Scientists spent 10 years on a superbug mystery - Google's AI solved it in 48 hours
The co-scientist model came up with several other plausible solutions as well
Dark mode could drain more battery than light mode, BBC study says
Were we fed one big lie all along?
Sony former exec says the company is "printing money" by releasing PlayStation games on PC
Platform exclusivity is dead, and corporations are raking in enormous profits with PC ports
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $9.99
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
Scientists attach insect antennae to drones for smell-based navigation
Bio-hybrid drones mimic insect behavior to track odors
Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti vanishes in seconds as supply woes continue
Don't expect the 5070 and 5060 to be much easier to buy
How to fax from your phone: Secure, reliable, and effortless
Faxing in the digital age
US soldier accused of leaking Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' call logs pleads guilty to phone records theft
The suspect was arrested in December
YouTube Premium Lite set to launch in the US, offering a cheaper ad-free experience
Would you pay for it?
Amazon MGM gains creative control over James Bond movie franchise
Jeff Bezos is asking social media followers who should play the next James Bond
Among Us is going 3D with a new release, no VR headset required
It will also be cross-compatible with Among Us VR
Meta raises executive bonuses by up to 200% after cutting 5% of its workforce
Isn't that always the way?
A hot potato: Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has described 2025 as "an intense year" as the company looks to streamline its business. Part of that involves laying off 5% of its workforce, close to 4,000 people. The company is also giving its executives more money, having just approved a plan giving them bigger bonuses – up to 200% of their base salary.
MLB is testing robotic umpires in Spring Training, eyes 2026 implementation
The system gives teams two challenges per game
Free Grand Theft Auto V PC update adds ray tracing, DLSS, and more features next month
New cars and GTA+ membership also headed to PC
Users can now sign up for Meta's Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Rolling out in the US soon
Microsoft Office is down to $54 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without breaking the bank, Microsoft Office 2021 is now available for just $54 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year. This offer provides all the essentials you need for work or personal projects, and it's over 70% off the regular price.
This $39 tool gives you access to ChatGPT, Gemini, and more for life
Generate text, images, code, audio, and video in one place
Research shows AI will try to cheat if it realizes it is about to lose
OpenAI o1-preview went as far as hacking a chess engine to win
New Windows 11 preview build improves privacy for European users
Location-storing API and cloud-based data harvesting are gone, though not for everyone
Programmer gets a NES to emulate a PC, and it's as ridiculous as it sounds
"We heard you like emulation so we put a PC emulator into your emulator"
This 1.9-pound smartphone battery life can be measured in months
A brick in every sense of the word
Astronomers create first 3D map of a hellish alien planet's atmosphere
It even puts Venus to shame
Building semiconductor plants in the US takes twice as long, costs twice as much as in Taiwan
Experience and streamlined processes give Taiwan a big edge
WinRAR 7.10 improves privacy with Mark-of-the-Web support
WinRAR 7.10 adds support for Windows Mark-of-the-Web (MoTW), giving users the option to apply or omit security flags on extracted files. The update also improves performance, enhances dark mode, and must be downloaded manually as WinRAR lacks an automatic update system.
This powerful "spy camera" can capture facial details from over 60 miles away
It can even read serial numbers of satellites in orbit
Amazon expands Eero lineup with new Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers, starting at $170
Eero's most affordable Wi-Fi 7 router
PlayStation 6 likely to launch in 2028, says former Sony exec
Console generations are lasting longer than before
Microsoft Majorana 1 chip promises real quantum computing within years, not decades
Chip harnesses exotic "topological" state of matter
Apple resists UK regulator demands to open up iOS browsers, citing security risks
Offering third parties free WebKit updates might give them an unfair advantage over Safari
Survey shows Elon Musk remains popular among Republicans, but both sides dislike Mark Zuckerberg
People's age plays a big factor in whether they like the billionaires
Nvidia launches 'Verified Priority Access' for scarce RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs
All gamers have to do is fill out a form and the Nvidia algorithm will help pick the recipients
iPhone 16e debuts Apple's first in-house modem, putting it one step closer to cutting ties with Qualcomm
The C1 modem brings better efficiency but lacks mmWave
Pomera's typewriter smashes crowdfunding target, brings distraction-free writing to the US
Helping procrastinators stay focused
Microsoft's new AI for game development called Muse can generate entire gameplay sequences
New open-source AI aims to assist game designers, not replace them
Make-A-Wish is auctioning off the chance to become an NPC in The Elder Scrolls 6
Have your American Express Black ready, this opportunity won't be cheap
In a nutshell: Bethesda has remained mostly radio silent regarding The Elder Scrolls 6 development since announcing the project in 2018. The silence ended on Monday when the studio revealed it would be developing an NPC based on the winner of an auction to benefit charity.
DRAM makers set to halt DDR3 and DDR4 production in 2025
Higher performance memory products provide chipmakers with better margins